US Bridges

Lulu Pass Road over Fisher Creek

Good

Park County, Montana · 4 M NE of Cooke City · Structure no. 000000202308074

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lulu Pass Road over Fisher Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lulu Pass Road over Fisher Creek in Park County, Montana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Montana average of 47 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLulu Pass Road
CrossesFisher Creek
Location4 M NE of Cooke City
RouteCounty Highway 34275
StateMontana
Coordinates45.05027, -109.91413
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation*: *
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating—
Inventory rating—

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lulu Pass Road over Fisher Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lulu Pass Road over Fisher Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Lulu Pass Road over Fisher Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lulu Pass Road over Fisher Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Lulu Pass Road over Fisher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.